The Deshpande Fellowship Program is currently accepting applications for its next cohort of fellows. The fellowship consists of a seven-month program geared towards providing a budding batch of social entrepreneurs with the skills they need to create positive change in society. This unique opportunity grants fellows a hands-on learning experience in matters relating to existing best practices, leading social change models, as well as opportunities to interact with successful social innovators. Applicants can be from any part of India, but must be prepared to stay in the “Sandbox (Hubli)” for the duration of the fellowship. The application deadline is November 10, 2011.
Eligibility Criteria: We want leaders who
- Desire to create lasting social change
- Are between 21-28 years of age (preferred)
- Have earned a graduate or post-graduate degree
- Have at least 1 year work experience in the development sector (however, fresher’s with exceptional passion are also encouraged to apply!)
- Women are encouraged to apply
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